President’s Welcome
The 2011-2012 school year is rapidly moving forward and I am hopeful your school year is off to a great start! Delaware school nurses are the cornerstone of their community schools wearing the various hats of nurse, counselor, social worker, mentor, and numerous other roles. Some days it is difficult to know which direction to [...]
Latest News from DSNA
Congratulations Susan Hoffmann Delaware School Nurse of the Year!
Susan Hoffmann RN, MSN, NCSN, school nurse at the W. B. Simpson Elementary School in the Caesar Rodney School District was crowned the Delaware School Nurse of the Year. The announcement was made at the Delaware School Nurse Assoication’s Annual Spring Conference on May 10, 2012. Nurse Hoffmann has demonstrated her passion, professionalism, and leadership [...]
Student Health Examination Requirement Update
A requirement for a health examination prior to entry into 9th Grade was adopted in December, 2011 by the Delaware Department of Education. Starting with the 2012-2013 school year, all students entering both kindergarten and 9th Grademust have a health examination done within two years of entry into the grade. To assure compliance for September, [...]
Fall Conference 2011
The Colonial School District Nurses hosted the DSNA Fall Conference that took place on November 3rd in Dover at the Sheraton. This is an annual event to provide the school nurses with an evening of fellowship, recognition, and continuing education. Over 130 nurses from all three counties attended the event.
Delaware Excellence in Nursing Practice Awards 2011
The Delaware Nurses Association and the Delaware Organization of Nurse Leaders hosted the annual Delaware Excellence in Nursing Practice Awards on July 14, 2011 in Dover. There were approximately 160 nurses representating the three counties and health care agencies throughout the state. Key note speaker was Terri Haller, American Nurses Assoication Treasurer. Latisha Bracy, Project [...]
Voices of Meningitis
Voices of Meningitis Challenge The 2011 Voices of Meningitis Challenge Results Are In… South Dakota, Delaware and Florida had the greatest school nurse participation in last year’s Challenge; each of these state affiliates will host a Voices sponsored event at an upcoming meeting. Thank you to all who raised their “voice” to help protect [...]
